Biscuits and Blues

Union Square | Cajun/Creole/Soul401 Mason Street415-292-2583

This is a lively restaurant, bar, and nightclub with award-winning Southern cuisine. It has been listed several times as the USA’s Blues Club of the Year. Come and enjoy the live music, prestigious performers, dinners, shows, and dancing. All ages are welcome. $$$

Caruso’s

Union Square | American335 Powell Street415-774-4265

Located in the Tower Lobby, Caruso’s offers specialty coffee drinks, homemade pastries, different varieties of wine by the glass, panini sandwiches, salads, and a full bar. Wireless Internet access is available. $$

Daily Grill

Union Square | Steak Houses347 Geary Street415-616-5000

We are a comfortable steakhouse and grill, featuring Certified Angus Steaks, fresh seafood, and classic American comfort foods. Enjoy the lively bar, good wines, and one of the best martinis in town. $$$

Emporio Rulli Il Caffe

Enjoy signature items al fresco or sit-down. People watch passing crowds while savoring an Italian wine or beer along with a panini and pastry. $$$

Hours*Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:30 PMSaturday–Sunday, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM

Farallon

Union Square | Seafood450 Post StreetFourth Floor415-956-6998

Utilizing the abundance of local and seasonal farmstead products, chef/owner Mark Franz focuses on innovatively prepared seafood harvested from fresh- and salt-waters, along with roasted meats and game. $$$$

Farmer Brown

Union Square | Cajun/Creole/Soul25 Mason Street415-409-3276

We specialize in neo-Soul food using organic, biodynamic, and/or sustainably-raised food and beverages whenever possible. The menu combines down-home comforts with some of the freshest cocktails in San Francisco. $$

First Crush Restaurant

Union Square | American101 Cyril Magnin415-982-7874

This restaurant features innovative American-French cuisine and over 400 California wines with more than thirty wines by the glass or by the flight! A Wine Spectator Award of Excellence winner for nine years running. $$$

Fish and Farm

Union Square | Californian339 Taylor Street415-474-3474

Serving fresh local seafood, meats, and produce from Bay Area farms and waters. We offer exquisite cuisine, fantastic wines, and a full bar. Come enjoy our cozy booths, great lounge, and two private rooms. $$$

Hours*Dinner: Nightly, 5:00 PM–11:00 PM

Fleur de Lys

Union Square | French777 Sutter Street415-673-7779

Under the skilled hand of acclaimed chef Hubert Keller, this restaurant pays homage to French elegance and taste. $$$$

Grand Café

Union Square | FrenchHotel Monaco501 Geary Street415-292-0101

This brasserie features contemporary French/California cuisine and an extensive French/California wine list. We are located in the theater district. Our petit café is open continuously and we offer complimentary valet parking during lunch. $$$$

Grandviews

Located on the thirty-sixth floor of the Grand Hyatt San Francisco, Grandviews offers spectacular views, tantalizing cuisine, and casual elegance. Every table offers breathtaking views of the city and bay. $$$

Hours*Open daily, 6:00 AM–10:00 PM

Hana Zen Sushi and Yakitori Bar

Union Square | Japanese115 Cyril Magnin Street415-421-2101

Home for the true Japanese food lover with fresh quality sushi and Japanese delicacies cooked on a special Yakitori grill, experience dining in a friendly atmosphere. Beer/wine is available. $$$

Irish Bank Bar and Restaurant

Union Square | Irish10 Mark Lane415-788-7152

Many experiences await, whether it be in the cozy confessional, outside in the heated European-style alley, or at the bar where Irish memorabilia abound. $$

Hours*Serving food, 11:30 AM–10:45 PM

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Union Square | French715 Bush Street415-421-3154

Truly one of San Francisco’s best kept secrets, we offer traditional French dishes perfectly prepared in a romantic Medieval setting. Our four-course dinner is only $38. Excellent wine list and beer/wine is available. $$$

Hours*Dinner: Tuesday–Saturday, 5:30 PM–9:00 PM

Union Square | Irish243 O’Farrell Street415-954-0777

A truly authentic Irish bar and restaurant reminiscent of the great pubs of Dublin. Come enjoy a classic Irish experience with live entertainment. Private party rooms are available. $$

Hours*Lunch: Daily, 11:30 AM–4:00 PMDinner: Nightly, 4:00 PM–10:00 PM

John’s Grill

Union Square | American63 Ellis Street415-986-0069

The legend of Sam Spade lives on at this restaurant, which opened in 1908. Great seafood and steaks and honest prices prevail in an old San Francisco atmosphere. Live jazz presented nightly. $$$

Hours*Monday–Saturday, 11:00 AM–10:00 PMSunday, 12:00 PM-10:00 PM

Kuleto’s

Union Square | Italian/Northern Italian221 Powell Street415-397-7720

Kuleto’s offers an action-packed restaurant with up-to-date Italian food and one of the most inviting bars in town. Enjoy private dining in one of four beautifully appointed rooms. $$$

Le Central

Union Square | French453 Bush Street415-391-2233

The first restaurant brasserie in San Francisco, opened in 1974. With an informal French atmosphere; our specialties include cassoulet, boudin noir, choucroute, roasted chicken, filet mignon au Poivre, and steak tartare. $$$

Lefty O’Doul’s

Union Square | American333 Geary Street415-982-8900

Opened in 1958, this historic baseball museum, hofbrau, and oldest sports bar honors O’Doul’s forty-year baseball career. Serving one of the best breakfast deals, tourists and locals eat over 1,000 eggs every morning with sourdough toast. $

Level III

A stylish restaurant and lounge that features a menu of savory sharable plates crafted from the freshest, local, and seasonal ingredients complemented with an extraordinary cocktail menu and wine list. $$$$

Little Delhi India

Union Square | Indian83 Eddy Street415-398-3173

Voted “Top Local Indian Restaurant” by San Francisco Magazine. Come savor this outpost of rich, complex curries, saffron-scented biriyanis, and charcoal-flavored sizzling tandoori dishes. Located within walking distance to the hotels and Moscone Center. Beer/wine are available. $

New Delhi Restaurant

Union Square | Indian160 Ellis Street415-397-8470

Named “The Finest Indian Restaurant” by The New York Times for its vegetarian and Indian cuisine. Dine in the ornate banquet room fit for a Maharajah. Located near the major hotels and Moscone Center. $$$

Puccini and Pinetti

Union Square | Italian/Northern Italian129 Ellis Street415-392-5500

An Italian grill and American bar with a simple vision: combine good food, reasonable prices, and a casual atmosphere in a downtown meeting spot. This is a place where groups, large parties, and kids are loved. $$$

R and G Lounge

Chinatown | Chinese631 Kearny Street415-982-7877

This is where the Financial District comes for good reliable Chinese food, where the Chinese-Americans come for family banquets, and where you should come for our famous salt-and-pepper crab. The house specialty is traditional Cantonese. $$

Hours*Daily, 11:30 AM–9:30 PM

Roots

Union Square | American466 Bush Street415-659-0349

We proudly serve contemporary American cuisine with a French flair and are committed to featuring local produce, naturally raised meats, and sustainable seafood whenever possible. $$

Sanraku

Union Square | Japanese704 Sutter Street415-771-0803

Sanraku offers some of the freshest Japanese food, such as sushi, tempura, and chicken teriyaki. Beer/wine/sake are available. $$

Hours*Monday–Saturday, 11:00 AM–10:00 PMSunday, 4:00 PM–10:00 PM

Santorini

Union Square | Mediterranean242 O’Farrell Street415-402-0060

Serving Mediterranean regional cuisine adapted to all palates. We offer an unique and enjoyable dining experience with a friendly and relaxed ambience. Private parties and banquet room are available. $$

Vital Tealeaf

Chinatown | Tea Shop509 Grant Avenue415-544-9838

Enjoy generous samples of delicious, one-of-a-kind teas. This is a great place to rest, chat with friends, and enjoy special teas hosted by knowledgeable and friendly tea servers. $

Hours*Daily, 10:30 AM–7:00 PM

Zingari Ristorante

Union Square | Italian/Northern Italian501 Post Street415-885-8850

This intimate and romantic restaurant serves Northern Italian cuisine with San Francisco style (i.e., warm and gracious hospitality). Our food is so sumptuous that our diners will want to come back again and again. Live jazz offered Wednesday through Sunday evenings. $$$